Gary Moran

Multimedia journalist

Captain Luke Donald of Team Europe speaks to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 24, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York

Europe have the captain, players & spirit to slay USA

From Luke Donald down, Europe really seem to have everything sorted and have every to chance to buck the trend and win away from home, writes Gary Moran.

Golf • 25 Sep

14 September 2025; Michael Agwi of Ireland in action against Fajing Sun of China PR during their singles match on day two of the Davis Cup World Group II match between Ireland and China PR at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin. Photo by Pia

China wrap up Davis Cup victory over Ireland

China completed a 3-1 win over the home side in their Davis Cup World Group II encounter at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Sunday.

Tennis • 14 Sep

Michael Agwi of Ireland, left, and Yi Zhou of China PR shake hands after their singles match on day one of the Davis Cup World Group II match between Ireland and China PR at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin.

Ireland on back foot after singles defeats to China

Peter Buldorini and Michael Agwi lost their singles matches as China took control of the Davis Cup tie against Ireland on day one.

Tennis • 13 Sep

Scottie Scheffler and caddy Ted Scott - a top team since 2022.

US Masters final round recap

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters for the second time

Golf • 14 Apr 24

Íde Nic Dhomhnaill crosses the line to win the women's 5,000m

Nic Dhomhnaill dazzles with 5,000m triumph at Nationals

Brian Fay was victorious in the men's 5000m at the National Senior Track and Field Championship in Santry while Íde Nic Dhomhnaill caused a surprise by winning the women's event.

Athletics • 30 Jul 23

Sarah Lavin crosses the line to win the women's 100m hurdles during day one of the 123.ie National Senior Outdoor Championships

Lavin lights up first day of National Championships

Sarah Lavin was the star of the show on the first day of the National Senior Track and Field Championships as she claimed her eighth national outdoor title in 13.13.

Athletics • 29 Jul 23

US Masters final round recap: Rahm prevails over Koepka

Spaniard Jon Rahm won the Masters at Augusta National by four shots over LIV Golf's Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson on Sunday to claim his second major title

Golf • 11 Apr 24

Wilson was bidding to become the first Irish player to win the competition

Wilson's US amateur bid ends at semi-final stage

Annabel Wilson's bid to become the first Irish player to win the US Women's Amateur Championship is over after she was beaten 2&1 by Monet Chun (Canada) in the semi-finals at Chambers Bay, Washington.

Golf • 14 Aug 22

Darragh McElhinney celebrates winning the men's 5000m

National Track & Field: McElhinney eases to 5,000m win

The 150th National Track and Field championships were dogged by very strong winds and occasional squally showers which meant that personal bests and qualifications for international championships were never likely but they burst to life in the concentrated final couple of hours of track finals.

Athletics • 26 Jun 22

US Masters: Day 4 recap

Dustin Johnson took a four-stroke lead into the final day's play at Augusta National - he was on 16 under par, with Rory McIlroy on 8 under, and Shane Lowry on 5 under par.

Golf • 15 Nov 20